Carlsbad Municipal School District

Reviewed rankings of initial site options and introduced new design concepts.

Key points:

• Top Options: A and B ranked highest; C performed well; F well-rated; C, D, G received negative feedback.

• Main & Views: Preserve/replace Main; address PAC view impact; use topography as a design tool.

• Student Feedback: Likes - outdoor eating, open Main; concerns - bathrooms, outdated facilities, lack of landscaping/art, Caverns connection.

• Barriers: Limited accessibility, lack of consistent security/inviting spaces.

• Heart/Commons: Indoor/outdoor concepts; examples from other schools.

• Space Needs: Existing 465,499 GSF; +67,418 GSF to modernize (total 532,917 GSF); additional 90,217 GSF for 2,200 capacity.

• New Design Concepts:

  • Canyon: Large courtyard around Main; $264M; Phase 4.

  • Cavern: Emulates Main; fastest build; $232M; Phase 2.

  • Flume: Open to city; connects with gyms; $264M; Phase 4.

Next Steps: Narrow to 1-2 options for refinement.

Meeting #4 Slide Deck

Meeting Recording